Braille resources, including a Bible, some creeds and confessions, and a machine to create braille resources have been shared with CRC members for use in ministry.

In April, over 40 pastors gathered in Anaheim, Calif., for the Revelation 7 Pastors Retreat.

What if we engaged in worship without relying on words?

It takes intentionality and a willingness to examine the barriers to access that exist in our systems, our architecture, our communication, and our attitudes.

On Ascension Day three congregations in Kalamazoo, Mich., joined together for worship. It was an example of what can happen when church leaders connect.

A newly updated resource from Thrive is designed to support pastors who are asking questions and navigating challenges about retirement.

Two recipients of a Multiracial Scholarship from Thrive helped lead a weekly chapel service at Calvin Theological Seminary.

Sixty-one people from five classes met in Minneapolis - St. Paul, Minn., to study Scripture, share their stories, and discover where God is at work both in their congregations and in the denomination as a whole.

In the years of serving in my role as a Youth and Emerging Adult ministry consultant, I have had many conversations with youth leaders, youth pastors, councils and congregations about the complexities of finding, hiring/calling, and/or recruiting people

The question led all of us into a moment of silence and deep reflection.

Trinity Sunday falls on the Sunday after Pentecost. In 2024, that day will be May 26.

Greg Yoder’s goal is for every congregation in his classis to have a disability advocate by the end of 2024.

"I was a stranger and you welcomed me..." (Matthew 25)

Over the next 18 months, 10 events will be held in various locations with an emphasis on storytelling and church renewal.

World-changers from every generation live and work among us. Here are a few young people we’ve seen do interesting and inspiring things for God’s kingdom.

Since 2021, St. Luke AME Zion Church has been sharing Calvin CRC’s sanctuary in Grand Rapids, Mich. The two congregations have even started joint services.

Have you considered giving to Thrive in your will? By doing so, you will model to your loved ones a steadfast commitment to financial stewardship, charitable giving and building God’s Kingdom.

When busyness is worn as a badge of honor, the choice to seek rest can feel counterintuitive or even wasteful. Deep rest requires intentionality, self-compassion, and practice—lots of practice.

A rescheduled Martin Luther King, Jr., Day community worship event turned out to be a special occasion filled with faith, justice, and unity.

Monroe Community Church (CRC) in downtown Grand Rapids, MI, had the unique opportunity of renovating a 17,400 sf, uninsulated, raw, 1963 industrial building into their new church home.

The past few months in the Middle East have been marked by intense violence, death and destruction. The ongoing war between Israel and Hamas has resulted in close to over 23,000 people killed and over 59,000 wounded.

“Probably the most difficult thing in my role is to decenter myself and to find the center in the other person and in God's work in them.”

Over our nearly 170-year history as a denomination, we’ve started several ministries to help us follow God’s call and serve as God’s ambassadors in the world.

On November 29, seven women celebrated their successful completion of the inaugural BIPOC Leadership Development Program with the CRCNA.

Jordan loved her church community and looked forward to coming to church each Sunday. One Sunday, she arrived a little early and joined a group that had gathered in the foyer to chat before the service.

very year, the Christian Reformed Church sets aside one Sunday in the year to acknowledge and recognize the painful reality of abuse. This year, Abuse Awareness Sunday is April 14, 2024.

I wanted to tell you about my son, Elijah. He's 18 now and he has autism as well as Dandy-Walker syndrome. He recently made profession of faith at our church!

Thanks to Lilly Endowment Inc., the CRCNA will continue its program for pastors in transitional moments for another five years.

Donating to Thrive - Questions and Answers

Immanuel CRC in Hudsonville, Mich., gained valuable help and insight by consulting with Thrive’s pastor and church support services.

Mentors and mentees from various churches came together for three days of storytelling, training, and discussion on how best to create friendships between generations.

A Thrive training on Oct. 11 focused on nurturing belonging for all people in and around faith communities.

Many congregations are struggling to find and retain volunteers. Thrive offers a workshop to assist churches in their volunteer programs.

Central to Jim and Pat's marriage is a shared commitment to serve and honor the Lord in every facet of their lives – including with their finances.

The CRCNA recently concluded a five-year program funded by a $998,990 grant from Lilly Endowment Inc. to help pastors thrive in ministry.

Carolyn, Natasha, and Abby are starting off their roles as classis safe church coordinators by connecting to churches and improving access to resources.

Nine ministries of the CRCNA are undergoing a reorganization focused on better serving local congregations, increasing efficiency, and reducing overall costs.